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Simple Machines

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A simple machine is a device that helps to reduce the amount of _____ required to work.
a)
force
b)
energy
c)
work
2.
____ is done when a force is applied over a distance.
a)
energy
b)
work
c)
force
3.
Stairs
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
inclined plane
d)
wheel and axle
4.
This device
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle
5.
This device
a)
wedge
b)
lever
c)
incline plane
d)
wheel and axle
6.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Lever
b)
Wedge
c)
Pulley
d)
Inclined Plane
7.
Lightbulb
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
incline plane
d)
screw
8.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Wheel and Axle
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
9.
Name this simple machine. 
a)
Inclined Plane
b)
Lever
c)
Pulley
d)
Wedge
10.
The fixed point on the lever is called 
a)
load
b)
resistance
c)
bar
d)
fulcrum
11.
A ______ is a grooved wheel with a rope running along the groove.
a)
lever
b)
pulley
c)
screw
12.
A(n) __________ is a push or pull.
a)
newton
b)
acceleration
c)
force
d)
momentum
13.

A seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?

a)

wheel and axle

b)

lever

c)

wedge

d)

pulley

14.

Work is done when .....

a)

a force is exerted on an object.

b)

an object exerts force onto another object.

c)

a force is exerted on an object causing the object to move.

d)

an object does not move.

15.

How can you make an inclined plane more efficient?

a)

cover it with a rough material

b)

make it face the opposite direction

c)

increase the height

d)

increase the length

16.
What type of simple machine is this?
a)
Pulley
b)
Screw
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Lever
17.
This mouse is using which simple machine to chop down a tree?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
wedge
c)
inclined plane
d)
pulley
18.
What kind of lever has a fulcrum, resistance arm, and effort arm?
a)
1st Class Lever
b)
2nd Class Lever
c)
3rd Class Lever
d)
All of the above
19.
What is the fixed point around which a lever is free to turn?
a)
fulcrum
b)
resistance
c)
effort
d)
lever
20.
What kind of simple machine is a wheelchair ramp?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
pulley
c)
wedge
d)
inclined planes
21.
This picture is an example of a _________.
a)
pulley
b)
wedge
c)
wheel and axle
d)
screw